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Going-Out-of-Business Sales Begin at Younkers, Herberger's

04/20/2018 01:45 PM

Liquidation sales are beginning at Bon-Ton department stores. The going-out-of-business sales begin Friday at Boston Store, Younkers, Elder- Beerman, Herberger's and other Bon-Ton stores.

Youth Baseball Players Kicking Thru Spring Training

Minnesota Grandma Wanted For Alleged Murder of Husband and Florida Woman Captured

Flooding Concerns With Snow Melting

Prince Death Investigation: A Sign of Deadly Opioid Epidemic

2 Arrested after 100 mph Chase in Bemidji

Educators Learn to Support Children Facing Adversity at Summit

Virginia Police Investigating Saturday Shooting

Michigan Sues Company over Great Lakes Power Cable Damage

Michigan's top prosecutor believes a tugboat was responsible for damage to pipelines and electric cables in the Straits of Mackinac between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

Younkers, Herberger's Closing: What's the Affect on Northland Malls

The New York Times and other news outlets are reporting that federal regulators plan to fine Wells Fargo as much as $1 billion as early as Friday for abuses tied to its auto lending and mortgage businesses.

4 Missouri Brothers Left Home Alone Die in Fire

Authorities say four brothers left alone at their Missouri home died in an early morning fire.

Rudy Giuliani to Join Trump Legal Team in Russia Probe

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is joining the legal team defending President Donald Trump in the special counsel's Russia investigation.

Rudy Giuliani, seen in 2012, has joined President Trump's legal team.

Cuba's New President Vows Socialist Continuity

President Mario Diaz-Canel has made his first speech as Cuba's new head of state with a pledge to continue the socialist revolution led by his predecessors Fidel and Raul Castro.

Raul Castro, right, congratulates Mario Diaz-Canel after he was named Cuba's new president.

Midwest News

The race to replace House Speaker Paul Ryan is heating up as the Republican field continues to grow.

Republican Field Grows in Race to Replace Ryan

Minnesota Grandma Wanted For Alleged Murder of Husband and Florida Woman Captured

UW-Madison Launches Project to Acknowledge Racism

Mich. School Shuts Down after Confederate Flag-Bearing Truck Gatherings

It's (Another) Boy! Michigan Family with 13 Sons Gets No. 14

Tribes' Request for More Say in Dakota Access Pipeline Study Denied

Prince Death Investigation: A Sign of Deadly Opioid Epidemic

Minnesota Man Convicted in Death of Saudi Arabian Student

This Week in Mining

Thousands of Manufacturers Seek Relief from Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Thousands of American companies are seeking relief from increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

Cleveland-Cliffs Accuses Tom Clarke of Racketeering

Cleveland-Cliffs is accusing Tom Clarke and his associates of racketeering, in connection with a deal that involved the sale of coal mines.

US to Consult with China over Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

The United States has told the World Trade Organization it has agreed to discuss with China the Trump administration's efforts to slap tariffs on steel, aluminum and an array of goods from China.

Eyewitness Sports

Cain, Braun Power Brewers to 12-3 Win Over Marlins

Chase Anderson (2-1) allowed three runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings for the win.

Cloquet Shuts Out Denfeld in Prep Baseball

The Lumberjacks and Hunters met on Thursday at Wade Stadium.

2018 Fitger's 5K Set for Saturday in Duluth

The 3.1 mile race starts and ends at Fitger's and the route includes downtown Duluth as well as Canal Park. Proceeds benefit the Young Athletes Foundation.

CSS Softball Splits With Northwestern

The Saints (11-10, 5-1 UMAC) are off on Friday after playing four games in two days.

Good Morning Northland

A new event entitled 'Dining in the Dark' will give people a small taste of what it's like to live with vision loss.

Unique Dinner Aiming to Bring Awareness to Vision Loss

Minn. Senate Passes Bill Penalizing Fake Service Animals

Animal Allies: Julie

LaMarre's Single Lifts Twins over Indians 2-1 in 16 Innings

First Ever 'Twin Ports RV Show' Providing Deals, Fun for All

Judge Orders Woman to Remain Jailed Pending Terror Trial

Local Judges, Attorneys Highlighting 'Hidden' Talents at LawLaw Palooza

Delta's Iron Range Customer Engagement Center earned a big safety honor from the state.

Delta's Team on the Range Earns Elite Safety Award

25th Annual Empty Bowl Event Brings in Hundreds of People

Man Arrested after Threat of 'Mass Homicide' in Cloquet

Marshals Service Offers Reward for Slaying Suspect's Arrest

Dayton Appoints Democratic Rep. Thissen to Supreme Court

Sign-Up for $100 Wis. Child Rebate to Open May 15

'Powerful and Beautiful': A Look at the Aftermath of April Snowstorm in Duluth

Health

Walker Seeks Federal Waiver for Reinsurance in Wisconsin

Gov. Scott Walker's administration has filed a request with the federal government seeking a waiver that would allow Wisconsin to offer a $200 million reinsurance program.

Consumer

Starbucks to Close Stores for Bias Training

Starbucks says it will close its more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training to its nearly 175,000 workers.

Entertainment

From Catchphrases to Fashion: 'Scandal's' Pop Culture Impact

The hit ABC series "Scandal" wraps up its final season on Thursday. The political drama has played a big role in pop culture over the last seven years.

Ashland Feeling Effects from Recent Winter Storm

The recent storm affected local businesses in Ashland in what is described as one of the biggest snowstorms in Ashland in years.

Dozens Support Fight Against Hunger at Sea of Bowls Event

It was a busy evening at the Depot Monday night in preparation for the 25th annual Empty Bowl. Dozens came out ahead of the main event to show support at the Sea of Bowls event.

First Ship Ceremony Welcomes the Federal Weser

The crew of the Federal Weser felt welcomed into the Twin Ports, as leaders from the Northland celebrated with them during the First Ship Ceremony.

First Ship Ceremony aboard the Federal Weser

Judge: MPCA Didn't Fix All Defects in Sulfate Standard Proposal

The Chief Administrative Law Judge in Minnesota has issued an order about the MPCA's proposal to change the sulfate standard.

Judge disapproves the second proposal by the MPCA about the state's sulfate standard.

Politics

Republican Field Grows in Race to Replace Ryan

Walker Seeks Federal Waiver for Reinsurance in Wisconsin

Minn. Senate Passes Bill Penalizing Fake Service Animals

A proposal advancing in the Minnesota Legislature would fine people $100 for passing off their pets off as service animals.

Outdoor

Bag Limit for Brook Trout Expanded on Many UP Streams

A catch of brook trout from an Upper Peninsula stream.

Bill to Link Local Hiking Trails to National Route Advances in US House

The Superior Hiking Trail and two other Northland trails would be hooked into a national system under a bill advancing in Congress.

Park Service Backs Away from Steep Entrance Fee Hikes

The entrance fee at many national parks, including Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, will rise $5 this year. The new vehicle fee at Teddy Roosevelt will be $30.

Golf Group Seeks to Keep Both Duluth Public Courses Open

Friends of Duluth Public Golf wants both Enger and Lester to stay open.

Lake Superior Level Drops, But Still Above Average

The water level on Lake Superior, seen at Tettegouche State Park in March, has declined from near-record levels.

Feds Propose Dropping Kirtland's Warbler from Endangered Species List

The Kirtland's warbler, which lives in northern Michigan's jack pine forests, is one of our state's biggest wildlife conservation success stories. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed removing the songbird from the federal list.

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Park Service Backs Away from Steep Entrance Fee Hikes

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